Tomorrow the Preservation Commission will conduct hearings
to determine if four proposed landmarks should be registered as Historic.
Gunther’s Ice Cream on Franklin Blvd. represents 1940’s architecture. The
Sacramento Courthouse built is 1965 is also being considered because of its
Brutalist style. Another one being considered is the Former Savings and Loan /
Chase Bank Branch built in 1964 on Freeport Blvd.. The last recommendation is
Iva Gard Shepard Garden & Art Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd.
In my option, only two of these should make the cut, the
Former Savings and Loan on Freeport Blvd. and Gunther’s on Franklin Blvd. They
both have a presents that is unique and distinctive elements of the architectural
style while the other two are forgettable. The commission will probably agree that
all four deserve Historic statue. To learn more about all four buildings,
please go here.
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| Sacramento Court House at 720 9th Street, built in 1965 |
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| Gunther's Ice Cream at 2810 Franklin Blvd., built in 1949 |
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| Former Savings and Loan at 4701 Freeport Blvd., built in 1964 |
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| Iva Gard Shepard Garden and Art Center at 3330 McKinley Blvd., built in 1959 |
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